Big news from Kensington is this completely new Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Trackball. Kensington’s first vertical trackball mouse is a response to the Logitech MX ERGO vertical trackball mouse.
The Elecom DEFT PRO is the first trackball to offer three connection types in one device: a wireless connection via Bluetooth or a wireless connection via a 2.4 GHz USB dongle, and thirdly a wired connection via a USB cable. A good update from the regular DEFT model, this is a great new option for smaller finger-operated trackballs.
Great to see that Logitech still believes in trackballs! Logitech is back with this brand new and unique Logitech MX Ergo trackball: an ergonomic combination of Trackball Mouse and a Vertical Mouse. At $99 (or €109) it is not cheap, but it features wireless (Bluetooth!) connection, 8 button functions, state-of-the-art vertical tilt design that aims to relieve wrist pain, and 8 buttons. This is the ultimate thumb-operated trackball!
The Elecom HUGE wireless trackball is an excellent trackball, with more buttons than any other trackball, large ball, fast DPI switch and comfortable grip. Strong competitor for the Kensington Expert Wireless.
A very slick and versatile thumb-operated trackball from Japanese brand Elecom. It has a lot of buttons, 4D scrollwheel and DPI switch. I’m currently using this latest Elecom trackball and will let you know how good it is. Some users recommend to switch the Elecom ball for the blue Logitech M570 ball for more accuracy, I will test this as well. Stay tuned for the full review!
The Kensington Expert is the trackball that I have used for many years. Yes, it’s one of my favorites, so expect nothing but praise! This is a winner, especially for professional users.
The Kensington Expert Mouse, one of my favorite trackballs, is now available as a wireless model, the first Bluetooth trackball! It also features a USB dongle if you don’t have Bluetooth.
With its fantastic scroll ring and low price, the Kensington Orbit Trackball has completely won me over as the Best Value trackball mouse currently available. Trackballing your way around the computer screen was never this smooth.
The Logitech M570 Wireless trackball is sexy, smooth and smart. The M570 features a wireless connection, thumb-operated scrollwheel and 5 buttons including Back/Forward. The design might be a bit small for large hands, but overall, this is a very good trackball and currently the best selling trackball.
The Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman is a strange beast, a one-eyed beetle from outer space that could scurry away from your desk any moment. Once you realise that it is just patiently waiting for your orders, you put your palm on the extra smooth surface (it’s really nice and soft) and discover that this serious trackball means business.
The CST2545 is a high quality trackball, made in the USA by Clearly Superior Technologies. There are several CST2545 variations available, I’m testing the top of the range model, the CST2545-5W (GL) L-Trac Glow Laser Trackball with blue glow trackball (how cool is that!).
The Japanese Sanwa Supply Wireless Trackball Pro MA-WTB40R is not the most pretty device in the lineup of trackballs, but not a bad choice for someone who wants a large and wireless trackball. Available in Red or Black.
The Microsoft Trackball Explorer is another Microsoft Trackball classic. Not in production anymore just like its brother, the Trackball Optical, this ergonomically shaped trackball offers a fantastic grip and layout, with many buttons, a scrollwheel at the thumb’s position and a proper ball placed in the center. This smooth operator is worth getting, if you can find one.